How to be sure your roof is in good condition after the dust has settled Washington, D.C. – November 7, 2012 – In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, many homes in the North East will require major building repairs. According to disaster modeling company, Eqecat, the storm
Read more →Roof Assembly Ventilation Coalition Leads Efforts to Improve Code Requirements for Attic Ventilation
(WASHINGTON, DC) The Roof Assembly Ventilation Coalition (RAVC) participated in the development of the 2012 International Residential Code (IRC), recently published by the International Code Council (ICC). The RAVC proposed language aimed at adding clarity to the code, provide for balanced intake and exhaust for ventilated attics, and help
Read more →ARMA is proud to announce the winners of its 2nd annual Quality Asphalt Roofing Case-Study (QARC) Awards Program. QARC winners display asphalt’s versatility in residential and commercial projects The Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA) is proud to announce the winners of its 2nd annual Quality Asphalt Roofing
Read more →A valuable resource for building owners and roofing professionals working with asphaltic roofing systems. Association Publishes Industry Resource Guide for Installing and Maintaining Asphaltic Roofing Systems (Washington, D.C.) – The Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA) has updated the Modified Bitumen Roofing Design Guide, a valuable resource for
Read more →Asphaltic steep-slope roofs with solar reflectance provide energy efficiency and sustainability Washington, DC – In an ongoing effort to reduce energy consumption and increase the overall performance of buildings, asphalt shingle manufacturers are now implementing more effective ways to produce steep-slope solutions for today’s energy requirements without
Read more →Asphaltic steep-slope roofs with solar reflectance provide energy efficiency and sustainability Washington, DC – In an ongoing effort to reduce energy consumption and increase the overall performance of buildings, asphalt shingle manufacturers are now implementing more effective ways to produce steep-slope solutions for today’s energy requirements without
Read more →Maintenance Solutions As the seasons change from summer to fall, property owners may want to use this opportunity to consider the weatherproofing of their building. One way to prepare for changes in the weather conditions, and for whatever else Mother Nature might throw their way, is to
Read more →ARMA Statement on ASTM D225 and D228_111130
Read more →Washington, DC — The Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA) and the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) have released Quality Control Guidelines for the Application of Asphalt Shingle Roof Systems. The booklet is intended to provide guidance, based on technical knowledge from experienced asphalt shingle manufacturers and installers,
Read more →BUR adds protection, durability and energy efficiency for the consumer Nothing succeeds like excess. This may not apply to all, but it rings true in roofing today. Why trust one layer of protection for your roof when you can ensure defense with a system of layers? Built-up
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